March 2007 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Help needed for a lost backpack with laptop and passports
by ChingWei Huang 22 Mar '07

22 Mar '07

Hello, A Pitt international student lost his backpack in 71A bus on last Friday(March/16/07') evening. There were a laptop and some very important document (his passport and his wife's passport). He has tried to find it out whole weekend without feedback and result. If you have any clue or saw a similar backpack discarded somewhere, could you please notice him by email. Wangyang Tu tuwy329(a)gmail.com The description of his backpack & passports: The colors of the backpack are black and red with regular size for students. Passports & other important document were put inside an envelope with "Snapfish" mark on it. The envelope was placed on the top layer of the bag. Thanks, KuangChiu Huang

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[Highland Park] [Update.unionproject] Margaritas in March, Ceramics@UP, Clay Classes, Baked Goods
by Katrina Struloeff 22 Mar '07

22 Mar '07

The Union Project is trying a new format for our email updates. Please have patience with us while we perfect it and let us know if you have any comments, questions or concerns. UP item of the week: TOMORROW, FRIDAY -- MARGARITAS IN MARCH – 7pm-10pm Join UP tomorrow, March 23rd, to highlight Pittsburgh’s connection with Latin American culture and Pittsburgh's historical roots in glass arts and production. This happy hour will feature both a live mariachi band and hand crafted glasswork. In participation with Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass! 2007 and in partnership with Global Beats and Pittsburgh’s Latin American Cultural Union, and in honor of Mexico’s heroic Benito Juarez, Miguel Latino Moods, Pittsburgh’s signature mariachi band will fill Union Project’s Great Hall with energetic music. Attendees will enjoy hand-blended margaritas and networking throughout the evening for just $5. Local handmade margarita glasses will be on display and available for purchase. Questions? Call Hilary at 412-363-4550 x26 or email hilary(a)unionproject.org. Other UP items this week: CERAMICS@UP - Coop accepting new members SIGN UP NOW FOR MARCH CLAY CLASSES – New round of clay classes starting HOMEMADE BAKED GOODS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY @ URBAN FUSION CAFE & CATERING DRYER NEEDED – Union Project is on the hunt for an electric dryer visit http://www.unionproject.org/About_Us/News to view more details on any of these items. You can donate to Union Project online by clicking here. Union Project is located at the corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues in the east end of Pittsburgh. Call 412-363-4550 or check out www.unionproject.org for more information. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update(a)unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject

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[Highland Park] Plans for Heth's Run
by Louis Brown 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

Hello everyone, Heth's Runs separates Morningside from Highland Park. It once ran into the Allegheny. It is now a dump and a parking lot ending in a decrepit, almost invisible bridge. I heard rumors about parking lots, soccer fields, easements and new roads so I downloaded copies of "Pittsburgh's Regional Parks Master Plan" (see: http://www.pittsburghparks.org/_7.php; it's 12.6 MB) and the "Allegheny County Butler Street Project" (see: http://65.207.30.22/css/www/c_feature_projects.php?&fp_id=53; it's 2 MB). On Monday, March 19, I contacted Dan Sentz, our Neighborhood Planner. He says the plan being pursued is the Allegheny Country Butler Street Project, not the Parks Master Plan, "(one soccer field at what is now the northern end of the zoo parking lot). It cannot be built until PaDOT replaces the Heth's Run Bridge (2009-2011). In addition to the field a trail connection would be made under the bridge to the river. Very shortly the City will have Mackin [http://www.mackinengineering.com] under contract to design/engineer the project. The Zoo will be expanding parking into the area at the south of the parking lot that was formerly used by Public Works for storage. The Zoo has used this area in the past for overflow parking; they will now clean it up and use it more regularly. There should be little or no impact on [Cordova, King, Elgin and Bryant]; there are no new vehicular roads proposed. Once Mackin makes progress there will be public meetings on the project. You can contact me to get updates on the project. (412 255-2233 or email, [Dan.Sentz(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us] phone is currently not working but should be fixed sometime this week). You are welcome to share this response. Dan" I've attached a photo of what the finished soccer field and path should look like. Thanks, Louis Brown Cordova Rd

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[Highland Park] Alex Botkin from Borders to Speak
by Susan Robison 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Alex Botkin from Borders to Speak This Thursday, March 22nd at 5:45 PM Alex Botkin, Corporate and Educational Sales Representative for the new Borders on Penn Circle, will introduce himself to our community at Reynolds on Bryant, the new restaurant on the corner of Bryant and N. Euclid in Highland Park. The Kiwanis Club of East Liberty has invited Alex, a Peabody High School graduate and East End resident, to speak about his work and how it is impacting our young people. Everyone is welcome! Please join us for this interesting program. If you have any questions, call Susy Robison at 412-392-4839. Kiwanis is an international organization ov volunteers dedicated to changing the world one shild and one community at a time.

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[Highland Park] Recommendations for home projects
by Kate Freed 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Hello, Spring is here and I am ready to undertake of a variety of home repairs and was hoping for some recommendations: 1. Electrician - looking for someone to do major work, including updating the service into the house and potentially a full rewiring 2. Foundation/basement person - I have a leak in the basement under my front porch - not sure of the cause 3. Plumber and/or contractor - finishing basement room, including addition of a full bath 4. Someone to do full house insulation (blown into exterior walls) Thanks! Kate Kate Freed kmfreed(a)msn.com

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[Highland Park] Union Project Needs Dryer
by Mel Bricker 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

The Union Project, a 501c3 non profit organization, relies heavily on our ability to wash linens on site, but last week our dyer broke! We are looking for a donated electric dryer in good condition. The Union Project is located at 801 N Negley Ave. Please call 412- 363-4550 ext 21 if you have a dryer to donate! Thank you. -- Mel Bricker, Rental Manager Union Project 801 N. Negley Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 T: 412-363-4550 x21 F:412-363-1216 You can look at rental spaces online. Go to http://www.unionproject.org/rent_space

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[Highland Park] Daniel "MFOME" Montano Graffiti Arrest
by Brackney, Rashall 19 Mar '07

19 Mar '07

City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police "...accountability, integrity and respect." MEDIA ALERT March 19, 2007 Graffiti Vandal Joseph "MFOME" Montano Arrested in Oakland City of Pittsburgh Zone Five and University of Pittsburgh police officers arrested Daniel Joseph Montano (21) of Mellon Street in Highland Park a known tagger for spray painting "MFOME" on several buildings in the Oakland area. Officers were responding to Melwood and Centre Avenue after an alert citizen called 911 to report the vandal. As officers arrived, the witness indicated the vandal had spray painted several buildings and gave a very accurate accounting of the actors' behavior and description. Based on the witnesses' description, University of Pittsburgh Police Officer Juan Polanco spotted the actor and pursued him on foot apprehending Montano on Gold Way. Many city neighborhoods, including Oakland, have been experiencing a rise in graffiti or criminal mischief related incidents, and it was with the help of an observant, community minded citizen we were able to apprehend Mr. Montano. Detective Daniel Sullivan of the Graffiti Task Force assessed the damages and estimates range from $3200.00 to $14,000 per building, with an aggregate amount of $25,000 dollars. Mr. Montano is charged with Possessing Instruments of Crime and Criminal Mischief. Any citizen who has been recently tagged with the moniker "MFOME" is asked to call 911 and file a report. Citizens can also report incidents of vandalism at Zone 5 Station, located at Penn Circle West and Ansley, in the East Liberty. Photo will be available at Zone 5 front desk. RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605

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Re: [Highland Park] Delivery & Take-Out results
by David Betts 18 Mar '07

18 Mar '07

Don't forget Wheel Deliver! They are at www.wheeldeliver.net and have a better selection, in my opinion, of restaurants to order from. Unfortunately, I can say that we order from there a lot. :) David -- David Betts 5656 Callowhill Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Home: 412-661-5061 Mobile: 412-860-6336 ----- Original Message ---- From: msranders <msranders(a)yahoo.com> To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 5:11:37 PM Subject: [Highland Park] Delivery & Take-Out results Hi Neighbors! Thanks for all the great suggestions. Here's a list of what we've got nearby, according to the neighborhood: (additionally, someone suggested looking in the Pennysaver for local delivery and take-out ads/coupons) DELIVERY China Palace Chinese Shadyside Peppis hoagies, fries Bryant Street, Highland Park Pizza Perfecta pizza, hoagies, pasta North Highland Avenue, Shadyside Eddies Pizza Haus pizza, hoagies Morningside Peoples Indian Indian Garfield New Oriental Wok Chinese Lawrenceville China Lin Chinese Lawrenceville Meals Delivered delivery service http://www.mealsdelivered.net/ TAKE-OUT Jimmy Tsangs Chinese Shadyside Angelos pizza Bloomfield Six & Slice pizza and six-packs (Im guessing) Bryant Street, Highland Park Pizzaburgh (formerly Terra Villa) pizza Bryant Street, Highland Park Damicos pizza Bloomfield Thai Gourmet Thai Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield Urban Fusion Café, Union Project American Stanton Avenue & Negley Avenue , Highland Park Mannos hoagies, pizza Mellon Street, Highland Park Highland Park Deli deli Highland Park FARTHER AWAY... Zaws Chinese Squirrel Hill Union Grill American Oakland TAKE-OUT GROCERY Whole Foods Giant Eagle Market District Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] Handyman and Painter available for hire
by Carbine, Cynthia 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Fellow Highlanders, I have a friend I have known for 10 years through my church and our children's friendship. I have used Bob's painting services and was very pleased with his work. He is extremely reliable, trustworthy and competent. He is experienced with indoor and outdoor painting and handyman-type work. Bob asked me if I would broadcast this to our group...... C Carbine Jackson Street So here it is: Painter/Finish Carpenter/Handyman Exterior/interior painter with 8 years experience with finish carpentry skills. Handyman skills and experience as well. References are available and estimates are free. Call Bob at 412 613-8233.

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[Highland Park] May Planting Day Details
by Dana Thomas 15 Mar '07

15 Mar '07

Hello, All. For those of you who can make it, the date for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Garden (at the end of the Highland Park Bridge) has been set. I know it is an awkward place to park/get to, but, because of that, we need committed volunteers who are willing to make the trek! Biking would probably be the easiest way if that is an option. Please arrive at the garden at 10 AM on SATURDAY, MAY 19th. Feel free to email or call me if you have further questions. No need to bring anything. THANK YOU!!!!!! Dana 2006 Honor Society Member (Top 15% of Sales Professionals/Teams in the International Prudential Real Estate Network) Dana Thomas, E-Certified, Prudential Preferred Realty 5801 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217 Fax: 412-521-4854 Easy/Anytime Wireless Contact: 412-720-0907 <mailto:danathomas.prudentialpreferred@yahoo.com> danathomas.prudentialpreferred(a)yahoo.com Please Visit My Useful City/Real Estate Website: www.CityLifePittsburgh.com

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